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We All Have a Safety Net
Recently, we’ve had no shortage of news reports about all the ways that the health and social safety net should be re-evaluated and strengthened. Most times, that translates into a push for stricter regulations for programs like WIC, SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid, making it more difficult for families in need to lead healthy lives. As…
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If Not Now, When? Making the Case for a Third Reconstruction
When we work towards health equity, we leverage community wisdom to address the root causes of health disparities. When health outcomes can’t be predicted by what we look like, where we live, or who we love, we’ll know that we’ve reached our goal.
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Building a Culture of Health in Our Region
Missouri Foundation for Health is pleased to congratulate 24:1 Community for winning the Culture of Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In the true spirit of collaboration and cooperation, 24:1 is a shining example of various communities coming together to support and focus on health and well-being on so many levels. And, it’s…
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Missouri Behavioral Health System Asset Mapping Report
Behavioral health (mental health and substance use) needs overlap with all aspects of health and human services. Ideal community behavioral health systems require collaboration at the local level to bring together multiple funders, service providers, and subsystems (criminal justice, housing, child protection, health) to work together to meet community needs. The systems of prevention, intervention,…
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Systems Change is the Change We Need
Conversation starter: Ask your friends if they feel optimistic about the times that we’re living in and the progress being made. Depending on who you call friends, I think you’ll get a mix of responses. Those not on the receiving end of society’s marginalizations would probably say yes. Those on the other side of the…
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The Many Factors That Lead to Lifelong Health
I don’t think I’m biased when I say that we have an exceptional organizational mission – “to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities most in need” – to set as the North Star for our work. But how we think about the concepts of “health” and “well-being” greatly affects how we put…
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Reflections on Ferguson: Five Years
August 9th should cause us all to take time for reflection. Michael Brown Jr.’s killing five years ago was a tragedy for his family, and it sparked a tempest of activity that came to be known simply as “Ferguson.” Ferguson reached across greater St. Louis, the country, and around the world, tattooing an identity on…
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Getting Help When We Need It: The Net Benefit
It was a stark headline – “Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by” – according to the article and a new report by the Urban Institute, nearly 40 percent of American families had trouble meeting one of their basic needs last year. Today an increasing number of our families and neighbors need help.…
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The Net Benefit
Note: This campaign is part of the legacy work showcased on our website and is no longer active. Our first Foundation-led communications campaign. Through this work we shared #TheNetBenefit of our health and social safety net and how we’re all better off when our families, friends, and neighbors have what they need to live healthy,…
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Legislative District Snapshots (2025)
We’re pleased to release Legislative District Snapshots for most of Missouri’s Senate and House districts. These infographics were created to be an educational and advocacy tool with Missouri’s General Assembly. Our snapshots highlight data for specific districts (when available) and statewide information about uninsured populations, Medicaid, food insecurity, digital access, firearm violence, and child care…
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Cuts to Medicaid Affect All Missourians
The U.S. Congress is currently at work on a budget to set future tax and spending policy. As the House and Senate quickly work through the process (leaders have targeted Memorial Day to complete the measure) it’s important to understand what’s at stake – the very future of Medicaid as we know it. The extension…